Human Rights in Plain Language

No matter your ability, you are protected by the Government of Canada from discrimination. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms defines the grounds on which you are protected from discrimination: physical and mental disability, age, race, gender, orientation, source of income, religious belief, family status and marital status.

What are your rights?Your human rights include:

Right to Privacy at home, with family, and personal communicationsWhen you are having private conversations with people in your life, you have the right to those conversations being kept private.

Right to EqualityYou have the right to be treated equally to everyone else, no matter your age, gender, social status, colour beliefs, abilities, or marital status.

Freedom from DiscriminationYou have the right to feel safe in your daily life, You should not be treated different because of your race, belief, ability, gender, or status.

Right to Life, Liberty and Personal SecurityIf you feel you are being discriminated against, you have the right to let the government know, and they will take action to make you feel safe.

Right to Adequate Living StandardsEveryone has the right to live in a safe place. If you feel your home is not safe, you are able to let your government know.What can I do if my rights have been violated?